Single-engine piston

N2265A

1952 Piper PA-18-135

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1952
Serial
18-1888
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
Registration record

N2265A on the FAA register

Type
1952 Piper PA-18-135
Serial
18-1888
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2018-05-10
Airworthiness date
1956-07-11
Registration expires
2028-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A1FA53
Mode S (octal)
50375123
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-05-10
    Certificate of registration issued as N2265A.
  • 2008-09-18
    Accident at Fairbanks, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-09-17
    Accident at Eagle River, Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1974-09-07
    Accident at Iliamna,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-07-11
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1952
    Manufactured (1952).
Overview

About N2265A

N2265A is a 1952 Piper PA-18-135, serial number 18-1888. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 10, 2018 and expires on May 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated July 11, 1956.

N2265A has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-18-135 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2008-09-18 Accident · Fairbanks, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC08CA128
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A Factor contributing to the accident was a short, rough and uneven takeoff site.
1976-09-17 Accident · Eagle River, Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3953
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: E.
1974-09-07 Accident · Iliamna,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3504
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: L FLOAT FIRST.GUSTING TO 20K.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.